Wimbledon 2009

[xglassjawx]

Cue... "This could be Andy's year!"

[ActionActionFan]

This is going to be Mardy Fish's year!

[fborelli]

Lets GO Tsonga

[nfggc10]

Cue... "This could be Andy's year!"I will say his draw is great and he got a break being in Nadal's half.

[Mibabalou]

Cue... "This could be Andy's year!"

roddick yes

murry no hell choke

[xglassjawx]

Name a match where he has choked recently.

[xglassjawx]

This is going to be Mardy Fish's year!

3 rallies for the entire tournament then? :-(

I swear in the last few years he has become even more of a dull 1 dimensional serve volleyer. I used to quite enjoy watching him play.

[Mibabalou]

Name a match where he has choked recently.

he is englands only hope

many he wont choke

but lots of pressure

[nfggc10]

Nadal has withdrawn....

The two Andy's in the top half of the draw now have their best chance to win this tournament. Well, Roddick would have won in '04 without the rain delay but still.

[Broden Terry]

Hoping to see Federer win :nod:

[acfrue]

wtf is up with the reseedings, Del Potro number 1 and Fed number 2. lolol. wouldnt it make sense just to move everyone up a seed?

Gooooo Fed!!!! and Roddick too

[StandMyBrothers]

surprised Glassjaw isn't going crazy for that Robson junior chick.

[Broden Terry]

wtf is up with the reseedings, Del Potro number 1 and Fed number 2. lolol. wouldnt it make sense just to move everyone up a seed?

Serious? Surely Federer should the first seed? :-|

[Melkor]

Nadal had to focus on getting that knee sorted out and I am glad he made the decision. Will be ashame not to see him compete of course.

It opens it up for Federer. Murray as well. I am just looking forward to something to watch during the daytime!

[briXinRhands]

always excited for some wimbledon. hope FED gets 15

[lynnie]

Nadal had to focus on getting that knee sorted out and I am glad he made the decision. Will be ashame not to see him compete of course.

It opens it up for Federer. Murray as well. I am just looking forward to something to watch during the daytime!
For sure! Go Andy... Ooooo, my Scottish roots are coming out ;)

[xglassjawx]

he is englands only hope

many he wont choke

but lots of pressure

He is Scottish.

Fail #2

And to whoever said about Robson, isn't she playing Hantuchova? If she wins a round now she'll be a legend haha.

Just spoke to my mate making arrangements for him to come down tommorow night to go Monday morning and *shduder* 5.30am.

[xglassjawx]

Nadal had to focus on getting that knee sorted out and I am glad he made the decision. Will be ashame not to see him compete of course.

It opens it up for Federer. Murray as well. I am just looking forward to something to watch during the daytime!

FUCK. Nadal isn't playing!?

[houstoncalls!]

Just spoke to my mate making arrangements for him to come down tommorow night to go Monday morning and *shduder* 5.30am.Think I'm going to be going as well :-) Should be good.

[derekmoyer4]

wish i was able to go, but i am stuck in the fucking states. i am pulling for federer, but it would be nice to see roddick win.

[xglassjawx]

Think I'm going to be going as well :-) Should be good.

What time are you aiming to get there? I reckon we'll get to the queue a little before 850am. Reckon we'll get in?

[houstoncalls!]

What time are you aiming to get there? I reckon we'll get to the queue a little before 850am. Reckon we'll get in?Hmm, I don't know actually, I've never been. General advice seems to say get there at least two hours before it opens.

[xglassjawx]

Hmm, I don't know actually, I've never been. General advice seems to say get there at least two hours before it opens.

It opens at 10.30. :( Oh well!

Our train gets in at 8.10am so we will get a taxi straight to the queue.

[Foosimoo]

wtf is up with the reseedings, Del Potro number 1 and Fed number 2. lolol. wouldnt it make sense just to move everyone up a seed?

Gooooo Fed!!!! and Roddick too

Serious? Surely Federer should the first seed? :-|

They didn't make Del Potro number one seed, but they had to shuffle parts of the draw due to Nadal's withdrawal. Del Potro took Nadal's spot, Blake took Del Potro's spot, Kiefer took Blake's spot, and a lucky loser (lost in last round of qualifying) took Kiefer's spot.

They make it very confusing.

[StandMyBrothers]

wish i was able to go, but i am stuck in the fucking states.
oh cause thats a bad thing, you wanker

[derekmoyer4]

oh cause thats a bad thing, you wanker
ha, well i would prefer to live in europe. so in a way, yes.

[TakeItToManHat]

Does anyone know when Richard Gasquet is back?

[xglassjawx]

When his dealer goes out of business.

[destroying you]

I can't see Murray winning Wimbledon as long as Federer is still in the draw. He'd have to play the game of his life (and then some) to beat Federer at Wimbledon. Is it possible that Murray and Federer could meet in the Final?

[Broden Terry]

I can't see Murray winning Wimbledon as long as Federer is still in the draw. He'd have to play the game of his life (and then some) to beat Federer at Wimbledon. Is it possible that Murray and Federer could meet in the Final?

I'm almost positive that they're in seperate draws so they could potentially compete against each other in the final.

[lynnie]

I can't see Murray winning Wimbledon as long as Federer is still in the draw. He'd have to play the game of his life (and then some) to beat Federer at Wimbledon. Is it possible that Murray and Federer could meet in the Final?

Each year Andy is getting stronger. I think it is possible Andy and Federer will meet in the final. I wouldn't like to bet on who is to win, that's for sure. They are both amazing players.

[nfggc10]

I can't see Murray winning Wimbledon as long as Federer is still in the draw. He'd have to play the game of his life (and then some) to beat Federer at Wimbledon. Is it possible that Murray and Federer could meet in the Final?I think Murray has a chance against Federer but it's not that likely. Murray's best chance to win a slam will always be at the US Open. Wimbledon plays much too slow now and Murray's best surface is a fast hard court.

I'm glad they put Federer's match first on Centre Court tomorrow since Nadal can't occupy the traditional spot for defending Men's champion.

[destroying you]

I think Murray has a chance against Federer but it's not that likely. Murray's best chance to win a slam will always be at the US Open. Wimbledon plays much too slow now and Murray's best surface is a fast hard court.

I'm glad they put Federer's match first on Centre Court tomorrow since Nadal can't occupy the traditional spot for defending Men's champion.

Very true. Great analysis.

I remember seeing Murray vs. Nadal in the 2008 US Open Semi-Final and the pace of the court seemed to suit his game very well. Murray played incredibly well that day but whether he can adapt that sort of fast game he enjoys for grass, with so much expectation, remains to be seen. Hats off to him if he can! Should be a great few weeks.

[Melkor]

Djokovic in trouble already. Roger looked great.

[Mibabalou]

how the fuck did blake lose i missed him play hes from around here ive met him a few times not recetly tho


hes been so off wtf

i still like a-rods chances against anyone not named fed

[ActionActionFan]

Great to see Fish advance today.

[Melkor]

how the fuck did blake lose i missed him play hes from around here ive met him a few times not recetly tho


hes been so off wtf

i still like a-rods chances against anyone not named fed

I don't. Andy Murray's game is pretty good for facing Roddick and has the upper hand on him. Either way, Roddick would get beaten by Fed as he has on pretty much every other occasion they have played if they did make the final so I would rather it be someone else (read Murray haha).

[lynnie]

I don't. Andy Murray's game is pretty good for facing Roddick and has the upper hand on him. Either way, Roddick would get beaten by Fed as he has on pretty much every other occasion they have played if they did make the final so I would rather it be someone else (read Murray haha).

It would be lovely for Andy to win! I am behind this guy 100% :excited:

[yakob89]

Im bummed about Nadal his my boy!! Lol I would like to see federer take it again though. God I hate being at work not able to watch it. Sharapova was doing good the last time I checked.

[huckleberry]

how the fuck did blake lose i missed him play hes from around here ive met him a few times not recetly tho


hes been so off wtf

i still like a-rods chances against anyone not named fed
james blake sucks balls. his entire career has been a disappointment. id love to see andy win but it just wont happen

[xglassjawx]

Posted this on another forum... :)

So myself and my mate from Uni left my house at about 6am (sigh) and met an old school friend of mine at Reading station at 6.20am. We went via Clapham Junction at got to Wimbledon station at about 8.15am. There was a Scottish bloke in our taxi who was quite chatty and alright. He said he worked for IBM doing stats/computer stuff for the tournament which was pretty cool. He said he got to watch a lot of the tennis himself as well which was cool. Now on to the subject of talking to strangers whilst on the way to Wimbledon, I am all for this unless they are a fucking annoying twat. Which the guy in front of us in the queue was. He would not shut up talking to us complaining of queuing/organising/everything. When we got offered stickers the guy asked the steward why they had this "futile" tradition of giving out stickers. The guy was a nightmare, and kept sitting awkwardly close to my friends and I as we buried our noses in our programmes ignoring him pretending to read! Thankfully we managed to hang back by a few people and lose him after a while! We only queued for 3-4 hours and got to the bridge at about 12.45am. Great timing!

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We also took the liberty to take a picture of Bogdanovic's name on the draw haha. My friend and I were basically making Bogdanovic jokes all the way there to everyone's pleasure! :-d

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So we got in, had a wonder for 15-20 minutes and then went to watch a bit of Garcia-Lopez and Calleri. Garcia-Lopez won the first two sets and we moved on to get some food and wonder about for a bit again.

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We then carried on wondering and watched a few games of Ji Zheng on court 7 and James Blake on court 3. We joined Blake-Seppi at the time-break and Blake was 5-1 up but completely flunked it and lose 7-5! Seemed to be a good atmosphere out there with a lot of people shouting for both players. Court 7 was really nice, I never noticed the bit of lawn behind the seats. There was a lot of people lying watching the match there. Zheng is also really loud in real life!

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And then the highlight of the day imo, we sat on court 17 to watch Dominica Cibulkovaaaaaa. *swoons* We joined it just before she won the firsst set. Very decent match from then on and it looked like Cibulkova wouldn't hold on in the end! Pretty sure it was her Dad or something right behind us ashe wasclapping and shouting at her after every point! I of course rushed towards the chairs as it finished and as I stood completely paralysed unable to talk drooling over her immense fitness I realised as she was scrawling on my programme my pen did not work! She looked at me and simply said "oh it's not working" then carried on signing autographs and rushed off! :-( My friends of course found this all very amusing.

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LOOK HOW CLOSE I WAS IN THE LAST ONE!


I then convinced my friends to stay and watch the infamous Michelle Larcher De Brito! Tbh, she is louder than most but she was about 2% as loud as people made her out to be in real life. She did up the decibels a bit in longer rallies though. She absolutely blew Zakapalova off the court. You would think Zakapolova was the teenager. Her return of serve was fantastic and put her in control of point instantly. Her power and precision of shots was way toomuch for Zakapolova. I was really pleased to see De Brito. I think she could be a top tenner in no time. I am quite a fan of hers after seeing her yesterday now. A mate was close to getting her autograph but there were too many stewards and like always they sheaperded her away as if she was about to be shot on her way out. Zakapolova looked beaten and had a face like a smacked arse for the entire match. She was moaping about the near us with a long face as if she would rather be anywhere else in the world. The people behind me sounded like right tennis buffs! Don't suppose it was anyone from here or MTF? Hahaha.

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My mate then wanted to watch Cillic in the evening which was an quality match despite only being a 3 setter. Cillic looks huuuuuuge in real life and some of the shots and rallies both men were pulling off were awesome. Watching a huge guy like Cillic is so much better in real life. He moves so well and hits the ball so hard as well. It's so beautiful to watch in real life. Seriously watch him if you are going this week.

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We then took off after Cillic to take a few last photos and go home. Got a train back at a little before 9.30 and ended up actually getting back to my house at a little past midnight. Needless to say, I am fucking cream crackered right now!

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[huckleberry]

great shots of the tournament!

[houstoncalls!]

I was at the Cilic match too :-)

[destroying you]

Well if Kendrick keeps this up Murray is in trouble.

[JuneJuly]

Sharapova! future wife. :)

[Melkor]

Fantastic photos Glassjaw! On the De Brito point I believe she was told to shut up before Wimbledon hence why she was a bit quieter.

[xglassjawx]

I was at the Cilic match too :-)

DUDE! Where were you? I was in about the second row sitting opposite Cilic's camp about 3 or 4 feet to the left of the net as we looked at it.

Also, how amazing was Cilic V Querrey? Kind of feel bad for Querrey, it's the sort of match where you don't want a loser. Cannot believe people were complaining about two of the sports best young talents being on CC. Excuse them for putting a match which will be competitive on CC in the first week.

[RuledBySecrecy]

I hope Andy Murray wins... he seems to be so dedicated and giving 100% so let's hope he can do it...! :celebrate:

[houstoncalls!]

DUDE! Where were you? I was in about the second row sitting opposite Cilic's camp about 3 or 4 feet to the left of the net as we looked at it.I was on the opposite side where there weren't any seats, behind the umpire's chair - so I'm not sure you'd really of been able to see me. Was a good match though :-)

I stayed at Court 14 (I believe) for the rest of it, saw a bit of the Mirza match, Fish and then Robredo.

[Simo FS]

Supporting Federer. Seems to be in such good form. Love watching him play.

[lynnie]

All up for supporting the Swiss. Federer is a great player. However, I would like to see a brit kick his butt. Wouldn't like to bet on it though.

[Melkor]

DUDE! Where were you? I was in about the second row sitting opposite Cilic's camp about 3 or 4 feet to the left of the net as we looked at it.

Also, how amazing was Cilic V Querrey? Kind of feel bad for Querrey, it's the sort of match where you don't want a loser. Cannot believe people were complaining about two of the sports best young talents being on CC. Excuse them for putting a match which will be competitive on CC in the first week.

Fantastic match, and I completely agree with the other two points so can't add much.

Supporting Federer. Seems to be in such good form. Love watching him play.

Agree with this too, kind of like Schumacher, watching him dominate is so impressive. Btw, grats on the new album!

Hewitt was fantastic today, Del Potro didn't attack his second serve enough but outside that didn't play too bad, Hewitt was just top drawer. His serve was wonderful.

Murray has a tough match, Gulbis hasn't progressed as much as he should but is really talented.

[xglassjawx]

Watching Nadal>>>>>>>>>>Watching Federer. :)

Miles rather watch a player be absolutely bullied off of the court than just played off of the court.

I am hoping Cibulkova is televised today! Azarenka is on Centre today, earplugs at the ready!

[lynnie]

Watching Nadal>>>>>>>>>>Watching Federer. :)

Miles rather watch a player be absolutely bullied off of the court than just played off of the court.

I am hoping Cibulkova is televised today! Azarenka is on Centre today, earplugs at the ready!


:-) Yes! Give him the eyes... hee hee...

I think Federer is a great player but I am sad Nadal is not playing this year. I much prefer watching him play.

[xglassjawx]

Yeah, I'd love another Federer-Nadal match.

[YourNewestSam]

I prefer watching Federer play, just think he makes it look so easy.

[YourNewestSam]

Haas & Cilic have gone to 5 sets, could be an epic match. 17-15 to Haas I hope

[xglassjawx]

Hahaha yeah, did you see Gasquet-Gonzales in this years AO? That was something stupid like 14-12 in the 5th set. :)

[Broden Terry]

I prefer watching Federer play, just think he makes it look so easy.

:nod:

Looking forward to the Hewitt match tonight. He's got a fairly easy run into the finals apparantly. Played very well against Del Porto.

[YourNewestSam]

:nod:

Looking forward to the Hewitt match tonight. He's got a fairly easy run into the finals apparantly. Played very well against Del Porto.

Yeah, he looked in good form against Del Porto.

Going to stick my neck on the line and say, Hewitt vs Murray & Djokovic vs Federer will be the semi finals.

Not *shocking* really.

[RuledBySecrecy]

I prefer watching Federer play, just think he makes it look so easy.

very true... i was watching him and I was just fascinated... looking forward to his next one!

[bouttogetfancy]

This Ferrero and Gonzalez match is highly entertaining.

[xglassjawx]

Yeah I only saw the last set though. It was just so typical that they both hold serve comfortably until that moment.

[Mibabalou]

andy

roddick cmonnnnnnnn

[Mibabalou]

not sure how many US people are watching on NBC i hate how they ALWAYSSSS show the williams sisters

i like them too but show some other Mens matches all they show in roddick fed, and maybe murry

[lynnie]

Oh my gosh, Andy is bloody killing me. I am on the edge of my seat.

[Melkor]

Wawrinka is playing out of his skin. Could go on very late.

[Kif]

OK, just hold serve and don't fuck anything up Andy.

[lynnie]

Yeeeessss!!!! Omgs, what a game. Go on Andy!

[Chop[chop]]

Loving late night tennis.

[xglassjawx]

Yeah. Amazing. Cannot wait for all the women's qfs tommorow!

[hailthewarrior]

Watching Safina right now, I don't understand how she's 1 in the world. Every match of hers I've seen has been sloppy.

Looking forward to Roddick/Hewitt tomorrow.

[nfggc10]

Watching Safina right now, I don't understand how she's 1 in the world. Every match of hers I've seen has been sloppy.

Looking forward to Roddick/Hewitt tomorrow.The women's game is terrible right now. Ivanovic was arguably the worst #1 player ever and Safina is a close second.

Anyway, the quarters should be fantastic and hopefully the chalk prevails so that we'll get two incredible semifinal matchups.

[hailthewarrior]

The women's game is terrible right now. Ivanovic was arguably the worst #1 player ever and Safina is a close second.

Anyway, the quarters should be fantastic and hopefully the chalk prevails so that we'll get two incredible semifinal matchups.

True. One of the Williams should be number one, whichever wins, right? I don't see them going down at all.

I agree. Some great matches tomorrow.

[Broden Terry]

Looking forward to Roddick/Hewitt tomorrow.

Should be such a good contest. I'm really looking forward to it.

[bouttogetfancy]

any idea on how to catch tomorrow's matches without cable and espn360? I really do not want to miss tomorrow.

[Simo FS]

Hoping to see Federer win :nod:

Good man!

[RuledBySecrecy]

I have to admit even though I have been backing Andy... Federer is on fire!! If he does win I cannot say I would be surprised... may the best man win!!

[rcrook]

I almost hope Karlovic wins so I can see the smack that dance one more time

[lynnie]

Good man!

I guess that's just the English Way :-d :-p

I have to admit even though I have been backing Andy... Federer is on fire!! If he does win I cannot say I would be surprised... may the best man win!!

Gooo Andy!! Woop! :clap:

[bouttogetfancy]

It's nice to see Tommy Haas in the quarterfinals

[lynnie]

Andy needs just one more victory to reach the final... He played so well today. Very happy :-)

[bouttogetfancy]

horrible tie break for Hewitt

[ActionActionFan]

Fish and Blake are in the semis for doubles!

Andy is playing a great match. Also doesn't hurt that Hewitt just blew that tiebreak.

[bouttogetfancy]

yes back on serve!

[bouttogetfancy]

yes 5 sets!

[hailthewarrior]

C'mon Andy.

[acfrue]

Impressive service game from Andy, put the pressure back on this Aussie punk.

[hailthewarrior]

Andy's serve today is insane. I want it so badly for my own game, haha.

[derekmoyer4]

this is an intriguing final set.

[bouttogetfancy]

I agree, thought Hewitt was done for in the 4th set.

[acfrue]

41 aces? holy fuck.

[hailthewarrior]

That was such a beautiful backhand winner.

[hailthewarrior]

FINALLY A BREAK!

Roddick is playing a lot better than I would expect this late in a 5th set. He's the healthiest I've seen him since 2004, probably. His backhand is beautiful.

It's sad, 'cause I really like Lleyton, too, but yeah.

The crowd is into this. I love it. Wimbledon has always been my favorite venue.

[bouttogetfancy]

damn, good job Roddick

[bouttogetfancy]

FINALLY A BREAK!

Roddick is playing a lot better than I would expect this late in a 5th set. He's the healthiest I've seen him since 2004, probably. His backhand is beautiful.

It's sad, 'cause I really like Lleyton, too, but yeah.

The crowd is into this. I love it. Wimbledon has always been my favorite venue.
I like Lleyton too and Wimbledon is always my favorite Grand Slam to watch.

[hailthewarrior]

I like Lleyton too and Wimbledon is always my favorite Grand Slam to watch.

It was a fantastic match. Wimbledon always seems to have the best matches.

[bouttogetfancy]

It was a fantastic match. Wimbledon always seems to have the best matches.
It was, glad there was an entertaining five setter in the quarterfinals and yes it does, the mens final last year was the best tennis match i've witnessed in a long while.

[bouttogetfancy]

Incredible, the amount of pressure on Andy compared to last year.

[acfrue]

Andy vs. Andy, oh boy.

[bouttogetfancy]

haha yes

If Roger gets through I hope the final is entertaining and that he can get the title.

[RuledBySecrecy]

Go Andy!!!! :thumbup:

[Broden Terry]

Federer! :nod:

[lynnie]

Murray! :clap:

[Undue Noise]

Damn, Roddick's serve was so good yesterday, as usual. The amount of aces was incredible. Lleyton played very well though.

[Melkor]

Glad for Tommy Haas.

[ashesofapril234]

Wow what a great match.

[hailthewarrior]

Serena and Dementieva is a good match. I'm watching the rerun on ESPN right now since I was at school the first time it aired. The score of Venus/Safina made me laugh. Venus owning is a polite term.

[YourNewestSam]

Another Williams final. Look forward to not watching it. No offense to them, they've put in the hard work. But I've just no interest in watching women's tennis, don't think I've watched a match at these championships.

Men's semi-finals will be good.

Federer in 3, Murray in 5.

Final - Federer in 4...

[Simo FS]

Should be a good day of tennis. Federer should comfortably account for Haas on this surface.

[briXinRhands]

Should be a good day of tennis. Federer should comfortably account for Haas on this surface.

yeah i really don't think this will be close, haas might get a set if he plays his ass off but it looks like a straight set win for fed. roddick murray could be a fun one

[Undue Noise]

Another Williams final. Look forward to not watching it. No offense to them, they've put in the hard work. But I've just no interest in watching women's tennis, don't think I've watched a match at these championships.

Men's semi-finals will be good.

Federer in 3, Murray in 5.

Final - Federer in 4...
Fair enough, but yesterday was a good match between Serena and Dementieva. The men's today will be excellent though. Murray vs. Roddick should be very interesting.

[Simo FS]

yeah i really don't think this will be close, haas might get a set if he plays his ass off but it looks like a straight set win for fed. roddick murray could be a fun one

Murray/Roddick will be such a wonderful contest. I'm expecting Murray to advance.

[lynnie]

I am hoping Haas and Murray pull through today.

[Broden Terry]

Federer and Murray would be an absolutely amazing final.

[xglassjawx]

Fair enough, but yesterday was a good match between Serena and Dementieva. The men's today will be excellent though. Murray vs. Roddick should be very interesting.

Yeah I have little interest in the women's game but it was amazing to see youngsters like Lisicki and Oudin going so deep into the draw. Jankovic-Oudin was an amazing match.

[nfggc10]

Yeah I have little interest in the women's game but it was amazing to see youngsters like Lisicki and Oudin going so deep into the draw. Jankovic-Oudin was an amazing match.Oudin lives in a town about 10 minutes away from me.

Federer looks very sharp through two sets this morning. It'll be interesting to see if Haas fades in this 3rd set though. Can't wait for Roddick/Murray though. I'm hoping ESPN will be allowed to start the match live rather than having it as a tape delayed start on NBC at noon.

[loj]

I'm hoping ESPN will be allowed to start the match live rather than having it as a tape delayed start on NBC at noon.

we're talking about nbc here. no way they're giving espn anything.

[loj]

yeesh they're going to be late in the 2nd before it comes on air.

[loj]

ooook lets start. i could be watch this live online but i'm holding out to watch the whole thing.

[airik625]

Oudin lives in a town about 10 minutes away from me.

Federer looks very sharp through two sets this morning. It'll be interesting to see if Haas fades in this 3rd set though. Can't wait for Roddick/Murray though. I'm hoping ESPN will be allowed to start the match live rather than having it as a tape delayed start on NBC at noon.

It's been a while since we've discussed tennis.

Who are you hoping to see win? I think we all know Murray is the only guy who really has a chance against Fed, but I'd like to see Roddick make it to the finals.

[loj]

roddick comes out of the gate looking good.

[pennie]

This is a really good match.Roddick has some serve on him!

[Undue Noise]

The match doesn't look too one-sided yet, Murray's definitely pulling back.

[pennie]

Some nice play by Murray.What an ace!

[hailthewarrior]

Oudin lives in a town about 10 minutes away from me.

Federer looks very sharp through two sets this morning. It'll be interesting to see if Haas fades in this 3rd set though. Can't wait for Roddick/Murray though. I'm hoping ESPN will be allowed to start the match live rather than having it as a tape delayed start on NBC at noon.

That was a nice wish.

From what's on TV now to the scoreboard I've been following online. This is going to be a good match.

[gonz]

Roddick looks really sharp for the most part

[hailthewarrior]

It's weird watching this knowing the outcome, but it's still great to watch a good tennis match.

[xglassjawx]

Sigh. :-( Now A-Rod go destroy that slappable face big nosed twat.

[nfggc10]

It's been a while since we've discussed tennis.

Who are you hoping to see win? I think we all know Murray is the only guy who really has a chance against Fed, but I'd like to see Roddick make it to the finals.I was hoping Roddick would beat Murray even though Murray is more likely to give Federer a run. It's just tougher for Roddick to win sets against Federer because he usually needs to get them by winning breakers whereas Murray can put a 6-4 on the board.

This will be a tough final to watch though since it would be awesome to Roddick redeem himself for that '04 final which he would've won without the rain delay. I also want to see Federer get 15 though. All I can say is Sampras better be there. He really doesn't have any excuse now since Federer's playing an American while going for the record.

[airik625]

I was hoping Roddick would beat Murray even though Murray is more likely to give Federer a run. It's just tougher for Roddick to win sets against Federer because he usually needs to get them by winning breakers whereas Murray can put a 6-4 on the board.

This will be a tough final to watch though since it would be awesome to Roddick redeem himself for that '04 final which he would've won without the rain delay. I also want to see Federer get 15 though. All I can say is Sampras better be there. He really doesn't have any excuse now since Federer's playing an American while going for the record.

I completely agree. Roddick is playing well enough where he might be able to get a set off Fed, but I don't see him getting anymore than that really.

Although I don't really want to see Sampras' record get broken, I don't mind Roger doing it. Classy guy.

[RuledBySecrecy]

Poor Andy... :-(

[loj]

so happy for roddick. classy move on behalf of the audience to stand up and applaud afterward.

[coldbyfletch]

SO freaking stoked that Murray lost, there's not many things that make me happier than watching a Brit lose after being talked up so much by their own media...looking forward to the Federer - Roddick final, although I think Roddick will find it tough after a 5 setter against Hewitt then a tough 4 against Murray...

[hailthewarrior]

For how poor overall American tennis is... three of the four singles finalists are American, one team each in men and women's doubles in the finals, too. It'd be sweet if we could go 4/4 on July 4th weekend. Just to be all patriotic for the moment.

I'd love to see Andy finally get a Wimbledon. He's playing great, too.

[Undue Noise]

Now the Roddick - Federer final will be amazing. I'm siding slightly with Federer but I think I'll just enjoy the match. Just hope Roddick won't be worn out after two long matches.

[Broden Terry]

Ecstatic for Roddick but I'm hoping Federer wins a fifteenth

[narcoleptic953]

I'd love to see Roddick win, but I know never to bet against Federer. I'm hoping that it's a good match and not an execution, at least.

[YourNewestSam]

Federer in 3. Only person who can push Federer on grass is Nadal. Although if Roddick can hold serve and take it to a tie-break he has a good chance of taking a set or two.

[Mibabalou]

Roddickkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[Mibabalou]

roddick in 4 im skipping work for this if its like the us soccer final my heart cannot take it anymore

[bouttogetfancy]

I am not that huge of a Roddick fan but I got chills when he won. It's so amazing to see him in a Wimbledon final again.

[Broden Terry]

Hoping for a Serena victory in the ladies singles.

[hailthewarrior]

Hoping for a Serena victory in the ladies singles.

I want Venus, just cause I love her serve and the way she plays on grass.

[hailthewarrior]

Serena obviously really wanted it. Congrats Serena!

[ZacTP]

i wanted venus to win
but im proud of serena still
i like them both

[hailthewarrior]

i wanted venus to win
but im proud of serena still
i like them both

exactly.

americans could go 3 for 3 in finals on july 4th. thats oddly cool.

[Broden Terry]

Serena was dominant. Thoroughly deserved her victory :-)

[ZacTP]

exactly.

americans could go 3 for 3 in finals on july 4th. thats oddly cool.



yeah buut i still think feds gonna take out roddick
or at least im still rooting for fed haha

[hailthewarrior]

I wish the Bryan bros would've won that, but the other team got some clutch shots/serves.

[gonz]

So this is on at 9am ET tomorrow?

[bouttogetfancy]

yes sir

[Mibabalou]

i like how all the UK people stop posting once murray was bounced and now there is like 10x as many americans

[Broden Terry]

I think it's little surprise that I'll be supporting Federer tonight. Hopefully he wins a fifteenth GS :nod:

[loj]

tomorrow! i just hope roddick can keep it interesting. i won't be that bummed if he loses...federer is such an easy guy to feel happy for.

[Broden Terry]

tomorrow! i just hope roddick can keep it interesting. i won't be that bummed if he loses...federer is such an easy guy to feel happy for.

It's tonight here :shrug: Hopefully it's a good contest.

[Undue Noise]

tomorrow! i just hope roddick can keep it interesting. i won't be that bummed if he loses...federer is such an easy guy to feel happy for.
This. I want Federer to win but I still want a good match.

[Simo FS]

Not long until Federer wins another Grand Slam.

[lynnie]

Yeah, go Federer! Although, I think that Roddick is lovely to watch. How hot is he...

[loj]

It's tonight here :shrug: Hopefully it's a good contest.

haha i wasn't trying to correct you by exclaiming "tomorrow!", ignoring the fact that you're overseas...i was just kinda yelling it in excitement.

[loj]

and we're off.

[cscwell107]

Go Roddick!!!! And why do the Bryan Brothers always lose Wimbledon?

[hailthewarrior]

Roddick has hit some pretty shots thus far.

[loj]

hah poor bryan bros...

anyone else notice at the beginning, when they were waiting to walk out onto the court, nbc showed a shot of federer cooly standing behind roddick and andy looked like the blonde girl in every horror movie as she realizes she's about to get brutally murdered. it left me unsettled.

but andy is playing well, nonetheless.

[loj]

what a save by roddick to get that 6th game. tough game

[hailthewarrior]

Roddick still has his heart in this. I am incredibly impressed with him pulling out that game in his favor.

[hailthewarrior]

Yes! Andy takes the first set! This is going to be a close match.

[loj]

and the set. wowza.

[Undue Noise]

Looking like a good match, well done to Roddick. I'm hoping Federer can come back (which he probably will).

[loj]

another chance to break for the set. i like roddick in the tiebreaker anyway with that serve of his.

[Mibabalou]

roddickkk

[Mibabalou]

5-2 roddick

[Mibabalou]

wow 6-2 one point away

[ZacTP]

roddick will win this set, but then hes going to choke

[Mibabalou]

6-4

[Mibabalou]

6-5


bomb it

[Mibabalou]

god tanked that volley

[Mibabalou]

wow 5 straight lost points

[Mibabalou]

jesus

[ZacTP]

roddick choked earlier than i thoughttt

[loj]

uh oh.

[hailthewarrior]

I knew Roger wouldn't give up that easily, but man Andy needed that.

[Mibabalou]

i cant see him recover from that

[Undue Noise]

Andy really needed that set. Let's hope he recovers.

[3mpire]

I'm so annoyed that Fed won that set after being so far down in the tie break.

[hailthewarrior]

I don't remember Roger ever serving this good.

[loj]

if andy can fight back in this set that would show a lot of heart....

but i agree, it's hard to believe he'll swallow that blown set and push on.

[hailthewarrior]

andy lost the second set to both Hewitt and Murray. i think his heart and head is in this tournament more than ever before. but roger is a more than worthy opponent. this could go five sets, easily, i think.

[loj]

i hear ya. and i hope you're right! but. he's never handed a set to the best player in the world until 20 minutes ago.

[hailthewarrior]

the look on andy's face right now is what has me hoping.

[pennie]

fuck sake andy come in!

[Mibabalou]

need to get to this tie breaker

[Mibabalou]

sick shot by fed

[hailthewarrior]

another tiebreaker

[Mibabalou]

cMON andyyyy


edit with a british accent

[Mibabalou]

6-5 cmon andy

[Mibabalou]

damn fed up 2-1

[pennie]

andy never should of lost the first tiebreaker

[hailthewarrior]

As long as they both keep serving in this insane way, it'll be tiebreakers where Federer has stolen the edge. If Roddick can get the break (as he's the only one who's broken) on Fed again, that'd be sweet. Don't know if it will happen, but here's to hope!

[Mibabalou]

ya deff both still got a chance

[fightinirish217]

There you go Andy, gotta make some space and then keep it unlike that first tiebreak.

[hailthewarrior]

I like that Roddick is serving first this set. Seeing you're up if only for a 4 minute game builds some confidence.

I'm still amazed at how good Roger's serve is today.

[hailthewarrior]

So close. That would've been clutch for Andy.

[hailthewarrior]

ANDY WITH THE BREAK!

Now he's just got to hold serve.

[pennie]

Brilliant!

[bouttogetfancy]

it's killing me not being able to see this

[pennie]

This is brilliant tennis.

[fightinirish217]

What a great match. Come on Roddick.

Shit, he's hurt.

[hailthewarrior]

Don't be hurt, Andy.

[pennie]

shit he doesnt look great

[hailthewarrior]

YES! 2 sets all. Let's hope Andy isn't hurt and was just playing to loosen it up again.

[pennie]

nevermind!come on the man

[fightinirish217]

YES Roddick that's what I'm talking about!

Let's go now!

[ZacTP]

damn, roddick makin a comeback :(

[RyanFTW]

Quick Tennis question (don't know a lot about it), is the final match a best of 7 sets or 5?

[hailthewarrior]

Quick Tennis question (don't know a lot about it), is the final match a best of 7 sets or 5?

5 sets in the slams

[pennie]

its a game of serves.

[hailthewarrior]

Break him Andy!

[RyanFTW]

Man, Federer is serving borderline perfectly right now.

EDIT: so is Roddick, geez.

[TakeItToManHat]

Great match

[TakeItToManHat]

C'mon andy!!

[cscwell107]

Lets go Andy! Get a break!

[gonz]

Is this one of the best served matches ever?

[pennie]

oh my god.come on break him andy

[hailthewarrior]

The way they're serving, first breaker wins.

[pennie]

Absolutely.

[cscwell107]

This match isn't gonna end with the way they are serving.

[hailthewarrior]

I want this for Andy so bad. There's no denying Federer's going to get 15 (and probably 16-18) before he's done, but this may be Andy's last chance.

[cscwell107]

I want this for Andy so bad. There's no denying Federer's going to get 15 (and probably 16-18) before he's done, but this may be Andy's last chance.

Exactly how I feel

[cscwell107]

Wow what a great shot

[hailthewarrior]

Exactly how I feel

And if Andy keeps hitting shots like that backhand... lol.

[pennie]

think thats how we all feel tbh

[cscwell107]

Lol @ the first post of the thread

[ZacTP]

itll be 9-7 fed

[pennie]

wont be

[cscwell107]

itll be 9-7 fed

Wrong

[cscwell107]

13-11 Andy

[RyanFTW]

itll be 9-7 fed

At This point it's going to 20-18 Fed

[hailthewarrior]

Andy With Double Break Points!

[RyanFTW]

that was RIGHT inside, great shot by andy

[hailthewarrior]

Spoke too soon

[pennie]

stop toying with my heart andy

[cscwell107]

Damn. I thought he might of had it there.

[hailthewarrior]

Roddick without a doubt is playing the best match of his life.

[blimpcityhero11]

I was shocked to see such a devoted bunch of tennis fans here... This match is legen-waitforit-dary.

[hailthewarrior]

That passing shot was beautiful.

[RyanFTW]

Balls out right now.

[pennie]

it will never end

[hailthewarrior]

Some of these volleys are art in tennis form.

[Shark90576]

I'm so glad I decided to turn this match on. Not the biggest tennis fan in the world, but it's matches like this that make you really appreciate what these players can do.